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KV Pharmaceutical Co. is recalling dozens of drugs because of potential problems with manufacturing conditions, the company said Monday.

Edward H. Jurith, the longtime lead lawyer for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), has been named the interim director of the agency by President Barack Obama.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Children with Crohn's disease have deficits in the muscle and bone that are unrelated to steroid treatment, which can also adversely effect the bones, and these problems do not completely resolve with treatment, according to a report in the journal Gastroenterology.

A community improvement coalition in Madison, Wis., is proposing that surveillance cameras be installed in bars in the city as part of a strategy to cut alcohol-related violence and other problems.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The salmonella outbreak spawned one of the largest ever product recalls Wednesday by a Georgia peanut plant where federal inspectors reported finding roaches, mold, a leaking roof and other sanitary problems....

Every parent has probably suffered from this type of near catastrophe. My husband and I realized--too late--that we had forgotten to pack toys and books to entertain our older daughter, then about five, during a long drive. Our guilt soon turned to amusement tinged with open admiration. She solved the problem her own way: her feet instantly became two friendly characters cavorting together across her mental stage, with her narrating out loud for our benefit.The drive to play is strong. But who knew that goofing off as children could be so constructive when it comes to establishing the long-term mental health of adults? As Melinda Wenner writes in the cover story, “The Serious Need for Play,” frolicking in unstructured free play (as opposed to planned and rules-based activities such as chess clubs or after-school sports teams) is particularly critical for youngsters. Imaginary play and tumbling around in the sort of mock battles that my parents used to call “roughhousi

It is estimated that three out of five Americans will be affected by parasites at some point in their lives. Parasites can sometimes appear like a digestive problem or cause symptoms such as chronic fatigue, joint pain, itching, nervousness, skin problems, and other conditions. Learn about natural treatments for parasites, such as garlic, goldenseal, wormwood, grapefruit seed extract, and more.

When parents have access to proven parenting information and support designed to address problems all families face - from tantrums to encouraging good behavior - key measures of child maltreatment fall, according to a study released in the online edition of the journal Prevention Science.read more

In a landmark ruling, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) was found to be in breach of the Human Rights Act after deciding not to pursue the case of an assault victim in court - on the grounds that the victim had a mental health problem (1). The victim, 'B', had his ear bitten off in a brutal attack in front of several witnesses in 2005.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The list of recalled peanut products linked to a national salmonella outbreak just keeps growing....